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Bagworm Larva  Australia,Bagworm Moth,Geotagged,Psyche casta,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. Bit hard to judge from the photo, but could indeed be a bagworm moth. Alternatively, some lacewing larvae also carry piles of debris on their back. Posted 4 years ago
    1. I'm thinking bagworm larva as well. It reminds me of this:
      Leaf Case Moth (Hyalarcta huebneri) This Leaf case moth larva was only about 15mm tall. The picture shows the natural orientation at a very young stage of life. The appearance of these depends upon the host tree species and they can use many tree species - even the introduced weed Pinus radiata. The young ones of these are found in this upright orientation but as they grow they hang the other way and may use whole leaves to build the case. http://www.jungledragon.com/image/37082/leaf_case_moth_hyalarcta_huebneri.html <br />
Found in a local nature reserve with dry, open woodland. Police Paddocks. Australia,Casemoth.Hyalarcta huebneri,Geotagged,Hyalarcta huebneri,Summer
      Posted 4 years ago
      1. Excellent reference, and matches distribution even. Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 21, 2021. Captured Feb 21, 2021 12:52 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/9.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm